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Eurozone Factories Stockpile Raw Materials as Middle East War Dampens Confidence
Manufacturing activity across the Eurozone showed mixed signals in April. While production and new orders increased, underlying business confidence weakened sharply due to uncertainty...
US Moves to Free Trapped Ships as Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said the United States will help ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of conflict linked to the Iran war.
Many...
China’s Growth Slows as Population Shrinks and Spending Stays Weak
China’s economy is still growing at around 5% in 2025 and early 2026. This shows some strength despite trade tensions and global problems.
But this...
U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Empowering Connections and Opportunities
Within the heightening of geopolitical tension, the United States is actively building diversified entrepreneurial partnerships with African countries, reviewing and restyling working relations with...
China’s Tariffs-Free Regime with Africa
An expanded policy of zero customs duties that China has introduced with respect to 53 African countries came into force from May 1st. The...
Africa and Its External Partners: Evaluation in Today’s Global System – Interview
In this interview, Gustavo de Carvalho, program head (acting): African governance and diplomacy, South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), discusses at length aspects...
China and UAE’s Exit from OPEC: Risks and Opportunities
The United Arab Emirates' announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026, represents a major strategic shift in...
US Blockade Chokes Iran Oil Exports as Crude Piles Up at Sea
A United States naval blockade of Iranian ports is sharply reducing Tehran’s oil exports, forcing unsold crude onto tankers as storage facilities fill up....
Strains Deepen in Transatlantic Alliance as Trust and Strategy Diverge
Tensions are growing within the transatlantic alliance as European leaders question the reliability of the United States under President Donald Trump. While military cooperation...
Japan Signals Aggressive Moves to Defend Yen as Pressure Mounts
Japan has stepped into currency markets to support the yen following renewed weakness driven by rising oil prices and global uncertainty linked to tensions...